Hellfest Info
The information below has been selected directly from the official Hellfest site. It contains answers to many of the questions you might like to ask about the Festival. For more info please go directly to the festival website.
THE CAMPSITE
Campsite is free and right next to the festival!
The campsite doors open Thursday at 2pm upon presentation of your ticket. You will then be given your bracelet for the festival so all you'll have to do is set up your tent! ATTENTION !!! This campsite is only for those holding a 1 or 3 day pass. When you arrive volunteers will give you a "camping bag" with goodies but its main use is as a bin bag and a you'll be given a token for every bin bag handed in. We rely on you to keep the site clean. A toilet block will also be available.
THE CAMPSITE
Campsite is free and right next to the festival!
The campsite doors open Thursday at 2pm upon presentation of your ticket. You will then be given your bracelet for the festival so all you'll have to do is set up your tent! ATTENTION !!! This campsite is only for those holding a 1 or 3 day pass. When you arrive volunteers will give you a "camping bag" with goodies but its main use is as a bin bag and a you'll be given a token for every bin bag handed in. We rely on you to keep the site clean. A toilet block will also be available.
CAMPING
Will there be a helpdesk (open day and night) ?
The helpdesk will be in the festival area. However, you will find people of the Hellfest crew or security agents who can help you 24/24 at the camping.
Can I bring my own food and drinks without any restrictions (alcohol, quantity,…) ?
Yes, you can.
Will there be a helpdesk (open day and night) ?
The helpdesk will be in the festival area. However, you will find people of the Hellfest crew or security agents who can help you 24/24 at the camping.
Can I bring my own food and drinks without any restrictions (alcohol, quantity,…) ?
Yes, you can.
When and where can I get food and drinks within the campsite ?
There are bars and stalls inside the Metal Corner (area dedicated to partying and catering).
There are bars and stalls inside the Metal Corner (area dedicated to partying and catering).
Does the camping have an all-night illumination system ?
Yes.
Yes.
Do I have free and easy access to drinkable/non drinkable water ?
The water points aren’t free at the camping. You should buy a “water point” bracelet (€6) which gives an unlimited access to showers and water points. Inside the concert area, the "water points" are free.
The water points aren’t free at the camping. You should buy a “water point” bracelet (€6) which gives an unlimited access to showers and water points. Inside the concert area, the "water points" are free.
Can I use a stove or a barbecue grill ?
No, you can’t : the use of anything related to fire and inflammable liquids is not allowed.
No, you can’t : the use of anything related to fire and inflammable liquids is not allowed.
Is there a waste collecting/recycling system ?
Yes. Like the previous years, it will be run by an association called Uri Green.
Yes. Like the previous years, it will be run by an association called Uri Green.
Are there free bin bags available ?
Free bin bags are given to you when you enter the site. Once your bag is full, you just have to throw it into a container and ask for a new one to the Uri Green crew.
Free bin bags are given to you when you enter the site. Once your bag is full, you just have to throw it into a container and ask for a new one to the Uri Green crew.
Is there a rewarding system if I do a good job collecting waste ?
You’ll receive a free token for every 50 caps collected and given at the Uri Green stalls.
You’ll receive a free token for every 50 caps collected and given at the Uri Green stalls.
ACCESS
People under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult !
People under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult !
GENERAL
Can I get into the concert arena with my own food
Yes, but tins or glass containers are strictly forbidden.
Can I get into the concert arena with my own food
Yes, but tins or glass containers are strictly forbidden.
Can I get into the concert arena with my own drinks ?
No.
No.
DRINK TOKENS
What means of payment are available to purchase drink tokens ?
Cash and credit/debit cards.
What means of payment are available to purchase drink tokens ?
Cash and credit/debit cards.
Can I buy food with my tokens too ?
No : tokens are only dedicated to drinks.
No : tokens are only dedicated to drinks.
Can I have my money back if I have not spent all of my tokens ?
No.
No.
Can I use last year’s tokens ?
No.
No.
FOOD
Will there be vegetarian food stalls ?
Yes, you'll find a vegetarian food stalls at Hellfest this year !
Will there be vegetarian food stalls ?
Yes, you'll find a vegetarian food stalls at Hellfest this year !
Will there be an area dedicated to catering (with chairs, tables, shade.. ) ?
Yes.
Yes.
HELLFEST PLASTIC CUPS
Do you have to own a Hellfest plastic cup so to as to get drinks inside the concert arena ?
Yes.
How do I buy my plastic cup, then ?
When you order your first drink, you’ll be charged one token (=one euro) more and you’ll be given your cup.
Do you have to own a Hellfest plastic cup so to as to get drinks inside the concert arena ?
Yes.
How do I buy my plastic cup, then ?
When you order your first drink, you’ll be charged one token (=one euro) more and you’ll be given your cup.
Can I give my plastic cup back so as to get my money back ?
No.
No.
MISCELLAENOUS
Is there a ‘Lost and Found’ helpdesk ?
Yes. It is located nearby the entrance, inside the concert arena.
Is there a ‘Lost and Found’ helpdesk ?
Yes. It is located nearby the entrance, inside the concert arena.
Are earplugs available ?
Both free and not free earplugs will be available within the concert arena.
Both free and not free earplugs will be available within the concert arena.
Can I find cash dispensers in the festival site ?
Yes ! As last year, there would be cash dispensers on site. Also you could find some in downtown Clisson as well as at the supermarkets neaby the festival.
Yes ! As last year, there would be cash dispensers on site. Also you could find some in downtown Clisson as well as at the supermarkets neaby the festival.
Can I buy basic products in the festival site (soap, biscuits,…) ?
No, but you’ll find everything you need in downtown Clisson.
No, but you’ll find everything you need in downtown Clisson.
Can I buy cigarettes in the festival site ?
No : that’s against the French law. Once again, you’ll have to go to downtown Clisson.
No : that’s against the French law. Once again, you’ll have to go to downtown Clisson.
Are there lockers available for valuable belongings ?
Yes ! Finally, we will have lockers to rent this year !
Yes ! Finally, we will have lockers to rent this year !
Are there desks so as to reload mobile phones ?
Yes, you could reload your mobile phone at the "Point Info" office.
Yes, you could reload your mobile phone at the "Point Info" office.
Are there wi-fi access facilities ?
No.
No.
PHOTOS CAMERAS/VIDEO CAMERAS
What kind of equipment can I get into the concert arena ?
Yes, you can bring your camera (including SLR cameras) with you. Video cameras aren’t. But if a band disallows it, the use of photo camera will be banned for the entire day. Please note that there was not ban since 2008.
What kind of equipment can I get into the concert arena ?
Yes, you can bring your camera (including SLR cameras) with you. Video cameras aren’t. But if a band disallows it, the use of photo camera will be banned for the entire day. Please note that there was not ban since 2008.
SIGNING SESSIONS
Are signing sessions organized ?
Yes. There will be a dedicated area inside the concert arena.
Are signing sessions organized ?
Yes. There will be a dedicated area inside the concert arena.
How do I get information about these signing sessions ?
Information will be posted there regularly.
Information will be posted there regularly.
SHUTTLES
Will there be shuttles to travel from Nantes to Clisson or in Clisson ?
Yes, you could find cheap shuttles again :
€2 for a trip in Clisson.
€10 (if you’re at least 5 travelers) until 8pm for a trip from Nantes to Clisson or Clisson to Nantes. €15 after 8pm.
Will there be shuttles to travel from Nantes to Clisson or in Clisson ?
Yes, you could find cheap shuttles again :
€2 for a trip in Clisson.
€10 (if you’re at least 5 travelers) until 8pm for a trip from Nantes to Clisson or Clisson to Nantes. €15 after 8pm.
HANDICAPPED FACILITIES
Are there special facilities (dedicated car parks, campsite spot, toilets, showers, concert spots) for people with a handicap ?
Yes ! And this year a special team will be there to help you.
Are there special facilities (dedicated car parks, campsite spot, toilets, showers, concert spots) for people with a handicap ?
Yes ! And this year a special team will be there to help you.
All informations right here : http://www.hellfest.fr
